How To Fix R1269 - Business partner category &1 does not exist; use 1, 2 or 3

R1269 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 269

• Message text: Business partner category &1 does not exist; use 1, 2 or 3

What causes this issue?

This error occurs in the following cases:
An attempt was made to use a business partner category that does not
exist. The following values are currently permitted:
1,,Person
2,,Organization
3,,Group
No category was specified (content blank).
The problem can occur during data exchange and also in the dialog.

System Response

Error

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1269 - Business partner category &1 does not exist; use 1, 2 or 3 ?

  The SAP error message R1269 indicates that there is an issue with the business partner category being used in a transaction or configuration. Specifically, the message states that the business partner category you are trying to use does not exist, and it suggests using one of the valid categories: 1, 2, or 3.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Business Partner Category: The business partner category specified in the transaction does not match any of the predefined categories in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The business partner categories may not be properly configured in the system, or the necessary settings may not have been completed.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or incorrect input when entering the business partner category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R1269 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Category:
  
  Verify the business partner category you are trying to use. Ensure that it is